Bologna’s porticoes are more than just covered walkways; they are a journey through centuries of history, art, and culture. With over 40 km of these iconic structures, now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, they offer a unique way to explore the city. Here are 12 must-visit porticoes that showcase Bologna’s charm.

Not even a meter large, that’s the smallest portico of Bologna. It’s easy to get physically too close to strangers while walking there, hence the street’s appellation “Bad Name”, which turned into “No Name”. Since you are there, take a look at the window of Flo Fiori, one of the best shops in Bologna and spend your memorable lunch at Osteria Bottega.

How to tell the story of a thousand-year-old city and condense it in the rooms of a museum? Usually, it ends up in a boring series of artifacts with long descriptions that nobody reads till the end. Museo della Storia di Bologna reaches this aim and makes something more.

Not just another boring history museum

Somebody said that traveling together is all about the art of compromise. That’s why, sometimes, it’s wonderful not to. I'm a solo traveler sometimes and I enjoy my total freedom in making plans and turning them upside down.It's fun to think about your own city as a solo traveler. But I figured out that Bologna can be one of the best cities in the world if you want to spend some quality time with

They call it Bologna la rossa, because of the colors of the walls and roofs. (Then the political orientation came, but I will tell you this story another time, maybe). The soil around here has always been full of clay, perfect for getting terracotta tiles for roofs and paint with warm colors.My tip is to stroll under Bologna porticoes and explore the parts just outside the Roman city center. Start

The last episode of We Are Who We Are, the TV series by Luca Guadagnino, is almost all set in Bologna. From Locomotiv Club to Meloncello, let's see all the places that Fraser and Caitlin meet on their night walk in a foggy Bologna.The post contains SPOILERS.

Locomotiv Club

Il Compianto del Cristo Morto ("The lamentation over dead Christ”) is a sculptural group of 7 terracotta figures by Niccolò dell’Arca, housed in the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita in Bologna.Such an intense representation with a long story to tell.

The author: Niccolò dell’Arca